LG - Englewood Cliffs, NJ
posted 5 months ago
As a Counsel/Senior Counsel in the Regulatory Legal - Product department at LG Electronics, you will play a crucial role in supporting and advising on legal matters related to product safety and regulatory compliance. This position is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and requires bilingual proficiency in English and Korean. Your primary responsibilities will include managing product liability litigation, providing legal services on compliance and regulatory issues, and responding to governmental inquiries to help further business goals while minimizing risks. You will work closely with senior counsels and outside legal counsel to ensure that the company adheres to all relevant laws and regulations in the North America region, including the U.S. and its subsidiaries. In this role, you will conduct thorough fact investigations and review product and regulation analyses to advise business units on potential legal risks and develop mitigation plans. You will also provide support on actions and investigations initiated by U.S. and Canadian government agencies, such as the Department of Energy (DOE), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and Health Canada. Your ability to communicate effectively with business units and manage outside counsel will be essential in coordinating litigation case management with insurance companies and relevant internal clients. Additionally, you will conduct legal analyses to advise on product compliance, marketing strategies, internal policies, and product safety as needed. Your expertise will also be valuable in regulatory research and assessing the application of regulations to products, as well as advising and supporting the company's strategy in identifying environmental-related goals. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, contributing to LG's mission of creating a better life for customers through its products and services.